- Request received28/04/2026
- Checked & confirmed28/05/2026
- Fundraising28/05/2026
- Treatment provided23/06/2026
- Invoice paid27/08/2026
- Case closed
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Rabi A., 14
In treatmentEmergency care
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$105
About emergency care
Severe malaria is a life-threatening form of the infection caused primarily by Plasmodium falciparum parasites that lead to acute, life-threatening organ dysfunction or profound red blood cell destruction. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospital treatment because it can rapidly progress to fatal conditions like cerebral malaria, acute respiratory distress, severe anemia, and multi-organ failure. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body's overwhelming immune response to an infection triggers widespread inflammation, rapidly leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and a dangerous drop in blood pressure known as septic shock.
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Yobe State Specialist Hospital Gashua
Sabon Gari Ward, off Nguru Road Gashua
Background
Rabi Adamu is a 14-year-old girl diagnosed with severe malaria with sepsis focus tooth. She is the second child in a family of six. She has a strong interest in education, but her family’s financial situation has prevented her from attending school. Her father, Adamu, is a laborer who earns about 10,000 monthly, while her mother is a housewife with no source of income. The family lives in a mud house in Dadin Kowa, Lawan Fannami Ward, Gashu'a. The child developed a high fever which progressed to convulsions and was also associated with a painful infected tooth. Upon presentation at our facility, she was evaluated and was diagnosed with Severe Malaria and Sepsis. After receiving treatment, her condition has stabilized and is improving, with no further seizures.
Medical history
The patient was given emergency care upon arrival. Her fever was controlled with paracetamol and tepid sponging, while the convulsions were stopped using phenobarbitone. She was subsequently started on appropriate medications to treat severe malaria and sepsis, including antimalarial drugs and antibiotics. The infected tooth, identified as the source of the sepsis, will also require proper dental treatment to completely eliminate the infection. Outcome Following prompt treatment, the patient’s condition stabilized and gradually improved, with a reduction in fever and no further seizures. With continued care and close monitoring, the overall outcome is favorable, provided all infections are fully treated.
Prognosis
Rabi Adamu, a 14-year-old girl, is suffering from severe malaria with sepsis focus tooth. These conditions led to high fever, weakness, anemia, and convulsions, indicating a serious illness affecting both her body and brain, requiring urgent medical care. The combination of severe malaria with sepsis focus tooth explains her high fever and seizures. The seizures were likely triggered by the severe malaria affecting the brain. Her anemia and overall weakness further indicate that her body is under significant stress from the infections. Immediate hospital treatment is necessary to control both infections and prevent complications. Prognosis - with prompt and appropriate treatment, the outlook is generally good. However, the condition can become life-threatening if not properly managed.
